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WU11 SVJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2025 146,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 141,074 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour visible smoke and failed emissions (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,314 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,608 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point areas of body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 21 Oct 2022 126,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inner edge replace tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inner edge replace tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point areas of body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet sound deadening not fully secured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 7,086 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WU11 SVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU11 SVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU11 SVJ registered?

WU11 SVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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